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The following standards are currently at ballot by NISO voting members. All standards at ballot are available for public review and comment through the end of the ballot period. E-mail comments to nisohq@niso.org.



NISO Z39.83-200x, NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol (NCIP)

This standard defines a protocol that is limited to the exchange of messages between and among computer-based applications to enable them to perform the functions necessary to lend and borrow items, to provide controlled access to electronic resources, and to facilitate co-operative management of these functions. Part 1 defines the protocol. Part 2 is a practical implementation structure for the protocol.

Ballot period: June 19, 2008 -- August 3, 2008

NISO Z39.83-1-200x, Part 1: Protocol

NISO Z39.83-2-200x, Part 2: Implementation Profile 1

Additional reference materials:

NCIP Version 2 - the Whys Behind the Changes

NCIP Version 2 - Change Summary

NCIP Discussions at ALA Annual, Anaheim:

RUSA/STARS session on ILL Data Collection, Definition & Analysis: Why Don't My Data Match What I Get from Various Systems?
Saturday, June 28, 2008, 1:30pm - 3:30 pm, Disneyland Hotel, Adventure Room

NISO Update
Sunday, June 29, 2008, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Hilton Anaheim, Capistrano Room

The NISO Update session is your best opportunity to ask questions about the standard.